Poland

Poland is a country full of wonderful sights and activities! Below you will find out lots of information about the many things you will need to know if you are thinking of planning a trip anytime soon!
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Weather And Climate

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Poland has fairly cold winters and warm summers. Their climate is influenced by ocean winds, cold polar air from the north, and sub-tropical air from the south.
In winter, it is typically cold and frosty sometimes with heavy snowfall and low temperatures . In late summer and autumn it is usually warm.

Required Clothing:

Lightweight clothing is recomended in the summer months, along with a sweatshirt for cooler evenings. Heavyweight clothing is recomended during the winter. Waterproofing is a necessity year-round.

Currency

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The currency of Poland is the Zloty.
1 Zloty=0.31999 U.S. Dollars
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Poland's Attractions

Natural Attraction

To the north of Poland is the Baltic Sea. To the south is a lovely mountain range for adventurers
and wild life lovers alike.The beautiful Bialowieza National Park stretches across the border of Poland a Belarus.


Warsaw Landmarks and Monuments: Different view of the city's Barbican
Warsaw Landmarks and Monuments: Different view of the city's Barbican

Historical Site

Barbakan Warszawskiis a half circular barbican. It served as a fortified out post for many years. It was built in
the mid-16th century.



Krakow Events and Festivals: Photo showing crowds watching a parade in the city centre
Krakow Events and Festivals: Photo showing crowds watching a parade in the city centre

Festivals

In Krakow there is a variety of different festivals and activity’s going on all year long.
January- world cup ski jumping.
February– festival of sailor songs.
March– organ music festival.
April– Easter celebration.
May- Krakow international film festival.
June- Summer Opera and Operetta Festival.
July- International Festival of Street Theatre.
August- Summer Organ Concerts.
September- Sacrum Profanum Festival.
October- Magic Green Islands Folk Festival.
November- Zaduszki Jazz Festival.
December- Jazz Juniors.

Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Warsaw,  Poland
Hyatt Regency Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland

Hotel and Lodging
Hyatt Regency Warsaw
This hotel has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. The overnight cost is $106. To contact them please call 1-866-295-5798. They have 225 guest rooms, cable TV, a personal safe, and newspapers.






Best Western Hotel

Best Western Hotel Portos, Warsaw,  Poland
Best Western Hotel Portos, Warsaw, Poland
This hotel has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars at a cost of $44 per night. To contact them please call 1-866-263-3710. They have the biggest pool in Warsaw and 250 guest rooms.

Food

Ruskie
Ruskie


A Pierogi is a crescent shaped parcel.
A Ruskie is the most popular Pierogi. The ingredients are potato, cheese, and bread/dough.






Paderwkis
Paderwkis

Paderwkis is another popular Pierogi. The ingredients are softened butter, plain flour, sugar, and finely chopped walunts.




Travel Costs

Airline Mileage Cost Travel Time Airport
KLM RoyalDutch
8411.66miles
$832
14hrs.35min.
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport
United
7527.51miles
$687
16hrs.9min.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
AmericanAirlines
6855.30miles
$796
13 hrs.40min.
New York JFK International Airport

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